Assessment Instructions: Leadership Program Proposal – Group

Work (4/5 per group) (60%).

Component 1: Written Proposal (30%)

Task: Develop a detailed proposal for a leadership development

program(refer to Appendix 1) aimed at [target audience, e.g., university
students]. The proposal should outline the program's goals, objectives,
target audience, curriculum, delivery methods, evaluation strategies, and
budget.

Requirements:
1. Executive Summary: A concise overview of the entire proposal.
2. Introduction: A clear and compelling introduction to the problem or
need the program aims to address.
3. Program Goals and Objectives: Clearly stated and measurable goals
and objectives.
4. Target Audience: A detailed description of the target audience,
including their needs and interests.
5. Curriculum: A comprehensive curriculum outlining the program's
content, including topics, modules, and activities.
6. Delivery Methods: A description of the delivery methods (e.g.,
workshops, seminars, online courses, mentoring) and the rationale
for their selection.
7. Evaluation Strategy: A plan for evaluating the program's
effectiveness, including methods for assessing participant
satisfaction, knowledge gain, and skill development.
8. Budget: A detailed budget outlining the estimated costs of the
program, including personnel, materials, and facilities.
9. Conclusion: A summary of the key points and a concluding
statement emphasizing the program's potential impact.

Submission Guidelines:
 Format: Submit the proposal as a [PDF/Word] document.
 Deadline: 11 Dec 2024

Rubric for Written Proposal (Component 1)

Needs
Satisfactor
Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Improvement
y (3)
(2)

Clear and Clear and Poorly

Somewhat
well- organized, organized
Clarity and unclear and
organized, but some and difficult
Coherence disorganized
easy to minor to
.
follow. issues. understand.

Content Comprehensiv Addresses Addresses Fails to

 most key address key
e and detailed, some key
component components
addressing all component
Depth s, but lacks or provides
key s, but lacks
depth in insufficient
components. detail.
some areas. detail.

Mostly
Some
Realistic and feasible,
feasibility
achievable, but some Not feasible,
issues,
with a well- aspects lacks a clear
Feasibility requiring
thought-out may require implementatio
adjustment
implementatio further n plan.
s to the
n plan. considerati
plan.
on.

Innovative Some
and creative creative Lacks No evidence
Creativity
approach to elements, creativity of creativity
and
leadership but mostly and or
Innovation
development convention originality. innovation.
. al.

Well-written,
Some Significant
with clear
Generally errors in errors in
and concise
well- grammar grammar and
Writing language,
written, but and punctuation,
Quality and proper
some minor punctuatio hindering
grammar
errors. n, affecting understandin
and
readability. g.
punctuation.

Calculation:

Total marks/25 x 30 = ________/30

A sample is in Appendix 2.
Component 2: Presentation (30%)

Task: Present your leadership program proposal to the class. The

presentation should effectively communicate the key points of your
proposal, including the program's goals, target audience, curriculum, and
expected outcomes.

Requirements:
1. Content: Clear and concise presentation of the key points from the
written proposal.
2. Organization: Logical and well-structured presentation, with a clear
introduction, body, and conclusion.
3. Delivery: Effective use of visual aids (e.g., PowerPoint slides), clear
and engaging speaking style, and appropriate use of nonverbal
cues.
4. Time Management: Adherence to the allotted time frame.
5. Q&A: Ability to answer questions thoughtfully and professionally.

Rubric for Presentation (Component 2)

Needs
Excellent Satisfactory
Criteria Good (4) Improveme
(5) (3)
nt (2)

Clear and
Clear
concise Significant
presentation
presentatio Some inaccuracie
of key
n of key confusion or s or
points, but
Content points, lack of clarity omissions,
some minor
accurate in the unclear
inaccuracies
and presentation. presentatio
or
relevant n.
omissions.
information.

Logical and
Generally
well-
well-
structured
organized, Disorganized Poorly
presentatio
but some presentation, organized,
Organization n, with a
minor difficult to no clear
clear
issues in follow. structure.
introduction
the
, body, and
structure.
conclusion.

Delivery Engaging Adequate Hesitant and Poor

and delivery, unclear delivery,
confident but lacks delivery, poor difficult to
delivery, enthusias use of visual understand
effective m or aids. .
use of clarity.
visual aids,
 clear and
articulate
speech.

Significant
Manages Poor time time
Effective
time management management
time
reasonably , exceeds or issues,
Time manageme
well, but significantly unable to
Management nt, adheres
may have underestimat complete the
to the time
minor es the time presentation
limit.
issues. limit. within the
time limit.

Answers Answers Unable to

questions questions Hesitant or answer
confidently, adequately unclear questions
Q&A
clearly, and , but lacks answers to effectively
thoughtfully depth or questions. or avoids
. clarity. questions.

Calculation:

Total Mark/ 25 x 30=__________

Appendix 1:

Leadership Development Program Suggestions

Here are some program ideas to foster leadership skills among

undergraduate students in a public university:

Experiential Learning Programs

 Leadership Retreats: Intensive weekend or week-long retreats
focused on self-awareness, team building, and leadership skill
development.
 Community Service Projects: Engage students in community service
projects to develop empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
 Student Government and Organizations: Encourage students to
participate in student government or student organizations to gain
leadership experience.
 Internships and Co-op Programs: Provide opportunities for students
to gain practical experience in leadership roles in organizations.

Skill-Based Workshops and Training

 Communication Skills Workshops: Focus on effective
communication, public speaking, and active listening.
 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Workshops: Develop analytical
and problem-solving skills.
 Team Building and Collaboration Workshops: Foster teamwork,
cooperation, and conflict resolution skills.
 Emotional Intelligence Workshops: Enhance self-awareness,
empathy, and social skills.
 Ethical Leadership Workshops: Explore ethical decision-making and
leadership principles.

Mentorship and Coaching Programs

 Peer Mentorship Programs: Pair experienced students with younger
students to provide guidance and support.
 Faculty Mentorship Programs: Connect students with faculty
members who can offer mentorship and career advice.
 Executive Coaching: Provide one-on-one coaching sessions with
experienced leaders to help students develop their leadership
potential.

Leadership Development Courses

 Leadership Principles and Practices: A course that covers
foundational leadership theories, models, and frameworks.
 Leading Teams and Organizations: A course that focuses on team
dynamics, organizational behavior, and strategic leadership.
  Ethical Leadership: A course that explores ethical decision-making,
corporate social responsibility, and sustainable leadership.

By offering a diverse range of programs, universities can create a

supportive environment for students to develop their leadership skills and
become effective leaders.
Appendix 2:

Workshop Proposal: Enhancing Communication Skills for Effective

Leadership

Executive Summary
This proposal outlines a two-hour workshop designed to enhance the
communication skills of undergraduate students at [University Name]. The
workshop will focus on both verbal and nonverbal communication, active
listening, and effective presentation skills. By the end of the workshop,
participants will be equipped with practical tools and techniques to
improve their communication abilities and become more effective leaders.

Workshop Objectives
 To improve participants' verbal communication skills.
 To enhance participants' nonverbal communication skills.
 To develop active listening skills.
 To improve public speaking and presentation skills.
 To build confidence in communication situations.
Workshop Agenda

Time Activity Description

8:00 - Introduction and Introduce the workshop objectives

8:15 PM Icebreaker and participants.

Discuss the importance of clear and

concise communication, active
Verbal
8:15 - voice, and avoiding jargon. Practice
Communication
8:45 PM effective communication
Skills
techniques through role-playing
exercises.

Explore the impact of nonverbal

cues (body language, facial
Nonverbal
expressions, tone of voice) on
8:45 - Communication
communication. Practice active
9:15 PM and Active
listening techniques and provide
Listening
feedback on each other's listening
skills.

9:15 - Public Speaking Discuss the key components of

9:45 PM and Presentation effective presentations, including
Skills structure, delivery, and audience
engagement. Practice public
speaking skills through short
presentations and receive
 constructive feedback.

9:45 -
Q&A Session Allow a number of questions.
9:50 PM

Participants Disperse
Event Ends
10:00PM Refreshment for Presenter and
Committees

Workshop Facilitator
[Facilitator's Name] is a highly experienced communication trainer with a
proven track record of delivering engaging and effective workshops.
[Facilitator's qualifications and experience]

Evaluation
To evaluate the effectiveness of the workshop, participants will be asked
to complete a pre- and post-workshop survey. Additionally, the facilitator
will observe participant engagement and provide feedback during the
workshop.

Pre-Workshop Evaluation Form

To help us tailor the workshop to your needs, please take a few minutes
to answer the following questions:

1. What are your primary goals for attending this workshop?

 Please specify any specific areas you'd like to improve.

2. What are your expectations for this workshop?

3. What are your biggest challenges or obstacles in effective

communication?

4. What topics or skills would you like to focus on during the workshop?

Thank you for your valuable input!

Post-Workshop Evaluation Form

Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on the "Enhancing

Communication Skills for Effective Leadership" workshop.

Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to improve our future

offerings.
1. Overall, how would you rate the workshop?
  Excellent
 Very Good
 Good
 Fair
 Poor

2. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of the workshop?
1 Strongly Dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Strongly Satisfied

Ratin Comment
Aspect
g s

Content relevance

Facilitator's expertise

Delivery style

Group activities and

exercises

Overall workshop
organization

3. What did you like most about the workshop?

4. What could be improved in future workshops?

5. Any additional comments or suggestions:

Thank you for your valuable feedback!

Budget
 Facilitator Fees: [Amount]
 Venue Rental: [Amount]
 Marketing and Promotion: [Amount]
 Materials and Supplies: [Amount]
 Refreshments: [Amount]
 Total: [Amount]
By investing in this communication skills workshop, [University Name] can
empower its students to become more effective communicators and
leaders.